Dividend investors have plenty to look forward to as December approaches. This week’s Smart Reads highlights REITs that raised distributions, blue chips rewarding shareholders this month, and lesser-known dividend stocks beyond the STI. We also revisit a decade of returns from Keppel, examine common mistakes when buying REITs, and point out warning signs that your dividends may be at risk. For growth-focused readers, we wrap up with three US stocks built for long-term compounding.
Here are this week’s top articles:
This REIT Still Yields 8.5% — and It’s Hiding in Plain Sight
A high-yield REIT offering 8.5% continues to fly under the radar despite solid fundamentals.
4 REITs That Raised Distributions in 2025
These REITs increased their payouts this year, signalling confidence in their cash flow.
December 2025 Dividends: 3 Blue-Chip Stocks Rewarding Shareholders
Reliable blue chips are distributing dividends this month — here’s who’s paying.
Beyond Blue Chips: 3 Singapore Stocks Paying Dividends in December 2025
These lesser-known names offer attractive income opportunities heading into year-end.
If You Invested S$10,000 in Keppel 10 Years Ago, Here’s What You’d Have Today
A decade of Keppel’s performance shows the power of staying invested through cycles.
The Mistake Most Investors Make When Buying REITs
Many investors still fall into this common trap when chasing REIT yields.
3 Proven Warning Signs That Your Dividends May Be at Risk
Watch out for these signals that a company’s dividends may not be sustainable.
3 US Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Next Decade
Long-term investors may want to keep these high-growth US names on their radar.
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